This 1963 Studebaker Avanti R1 has only seen 75,000 miles and is still very original. Reader Jim O, who bought the 1962 Corvette barn find we featured back in November, just purchased this Avanti and wanted to share his… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Garage Bug: 1962 VW Beetle
This 1962 VW Beetle has been parked in the original owner’s Las Vegas, Nevada garage since 1980. The car was given to her by her father when she went off to college in ’62 and it has stayed with… more»
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Go-Go Pony: 1969 AMC Javelin SST
What isn’t there to love about Pony cars? They offer great looks, lots of power, and good performance, but sadly they also are typically pricey. The AMC Javelin might be one of the most underappreciated Pony cars, which means… more»
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Basement Find: 1975 Triumph TR-6
The seller of this 1975 Triumph TR-6 claims that it is probably one of the best surviving originals left. We were doubtful of such a bold claim until we read that they have kept the car in their house… more»
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Grandma’s 190SL: 1962 Mercedes 190SL
There are countless stories of people finding amazing cars parked in a Grandma’s garage, but rarely is it the story teller’s Grandmother and it usually doesn’t involve a Mercedes Roadster. Well in this case the car is a 1962… more»
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A French Mexican: 1971 Alpine A110 GT4
If you’ve been on the hunt for a car that is exotic, handcrafted, exclusive, yet affordable this Mexican built 1971 Alpine A110 GT4 Dinalpin might be the car for you. These cars were handcrafted in Mexico and only 118… more»
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Low Miles Z Car: 1972 Datsun 240Z
The Datsun 240z is one of the most iconic classic Japanese sports cars. These cars offered great handling in an attractive, yet affordable package. Most of these cars were driven hard, put away wet, and suffered from sever rust… more»
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Poor Man’s 356: 1963 Corvair Monza Spyder
Few American cars have received as much bad press as the Corvair, most of it due to Ralph Nader’s attack of the car in his book Unsafe at Any Speed. While much of what Nader said about the car… more»
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Topless Pony: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible
It might have taken Chevrolet three years to build a true Mustang competitor, but when the Camaro was released in 1967 it gave Ford’s Pony car a run for its money. If you were cheering for the Camaro, then… more»
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Rare Safari: 1957 Pontiac Star Chief Safari
When we came across this 1957 Pontiac Star Chief Custom Safari 2 door on the Los Angeles Craigslist one word came to mind, “Awesome”. That’s really the best way to describe this 2 door wagon, but when we saw… more»
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Super Survivor: 1970 Plymouth Superbird
In the ’60s and ’70s nearly all the Muscle car manufactures were in a race to build the fastest and most powerful car. The battle for bragging rights grew even more intense as NASCAR gained in popularity. Chrysler set… more»
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Not a Kit: 1988 Pontiac Mera
We aren’t typically fans of kit cars, especially ones that are intended to copy the looks of a different brand. The Pontiac Fiero is one of the most popular and commonly used donor cars for Ferrari and Lamborghini kit… more»
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Estate Sale: 1973 DeTomaso Pantera
This 1973 DeTomaso Pantera is claimed to have covered just 8,315 miles since new. The seller also states that it has been in the possession of the same owner since 1974, but beyond that they do not give many… more»
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Parade Car: 1958 Dodge Coronet Survivor
For one day in July everything shuts down in my hometown and everyone attends a big parade. There are plenty of floats and candy, but my favorite part has always been the classic cars. Sometimes a beauty queen or… more»
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Flathead V8: 1932 Ford Model 18 Tudor
It amazes us to see how well prewar American cars were built, take this 1932 Ford Model 18 Tudor for example. We’ve seen countless cars half this age that are rusted to the point of not being identifiable, yet… more»
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Compact Cruiser: 1963 Oldsmobile Cutlass
It may be hard to believe, but this was actually Oldsmobile’s smallest offering back in the early sixties. It was even considered a compact car back then. Boy, times have changed. It may appear bland at first glance, but… more»
